The purpose of this policy is to set forth the expectations for appropriate use of existing and emerging technologies which students may possess, including but not limited to cellular phones, digital picture/video cameras and /or camera phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), iPods, MP3s, pagers and other personal electronic devices capable of transmitting data or images.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

Each of the three School Union 69 schools holds high expectations for student behavior, academic integrity and responsible use of existing and emerging technologies, such as cellular phones, digital picture/video cameras and/or phones and other personal electronic devices capable of capturing and/or transmitting data or images. Students who possess and/or use such devices at school or school sponsored events shall demonstrate the greatest respect for the educational environment and the rights and privacy of all individuals within the school community.

III. STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE USE AT SCHOOL OR AT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

A. Respect for the educational environment:

Cellular phones and other personal electronic devices shall be turned off and kept out of sight during the school day.

Students shall not use any electronic device that in any way disrupts or detracts from the educational environment.

Use of cellular phones or other personal electronic devices is prohibited in classrooms during the school day, Media centers and testing centers, and during fine arts performances.

Students will not be allowed to leave class in response to any electronic devices.

Cellular phones and other devices may be used appropriately and respectfully before and after school, in common areas—such as near lockers or the cafeteria—or outside on school grounds.

With prior approval of the school principal, teachers may permit the purposeful use of personal electronic devices in support of curriculum learning objectives.

In the case of medical necessity or emergency, a student shall be permitted to possess or use a cell phone or other personal electronic device provided the student receives advanced authorization from the school principal.

B. Respect for privacy rights:

Students shall not photograph or videotape other individuals at

School or at school sponsored activities without their knowledge and consent, except for activities considered to be in the public arena such as sporting events or public performances.

Students shall not e-mail, post to the Internet, or otherwise

electronically transmit images of other individuals taken at

school without their expressed written consent.

Use of cellular phones or other personal electronic devices is

strictly prohibited in locker rooms and restrooms.

C. Assuringacademic integrity: Students shall not use cellular phones or other electronic devices in any way that may cause a teacher or staff member to question whether the student may be cheating on tests or academic work or violating copyright policy.

D. Compliance with Other District Policies: : Use of the cellular phones or other personal electronic devices must not violate any other District policies, including those regarding student privacy, copyright, cheating , plagiarism, civility, student code of conduct, electronic technologies acceptable use, or harassment. If a violation occurs involving more than one District policy, consequences for such policy will apply.

IV. VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY

A.First Infraction: A staff member shall direct the student to turn off the device. The staff member shall then confiscate the device and turn it in to the school office where the student may retrieve it at the end of the school day

B. Second Infraction: The second infraction shall result in confiscation of the device, which is to be turned in to the school office, notification of parent or guardian, and a warning that the next infraction will result in termination of the right to possess a cellular phone or any electronic device at school for a period of 45 school days.

C. Third Infraction: The third infraction shall result in confiscation of the device, which is to be turned in to the school office, notification of a parent or guardian, and termination of the right to possess a cellular phone or any electronic device at school for a period of 45 school days.

D.Repeated or Severe Infraction: Any violation of this policy may also, at the principal’s discretion, result in additional disciplinary action.

V.DISSEMINATION OF POLICY

This policy shall be included in the Student/Parent Handbook, posted to the District website, and otherwise distributed upon request.